21/07/2026
ANONG TRIBU MO SA CORDILLERA
ETHNO-LINGUISTIC GROUPS IN THE CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
Indigenous Peoples (IP) groupings are inherently dynamic and may evolve over time as historical research, linguistic studies, and community perspectives continue to develop. Understandings and classifications are not always fixed, and differing interpretations should be viewed as opportunities for learning, respectful discussion, and constructive dialogue rather than sources of division.
1. Applai - Western municipalities of Mountain Province: Sagada, Sabangan, Besao, Parts of Tadian, Bauko
2. Balangao (sometimes known as Baliwon) - Eastern municipalities of Mountain Province: Barlig, Natonin, Parts of Paracelis
3. Bontok - Central municipalities of Mountain Province: Bontoc, Sadanga
4. Kankanaey - West-north municipalities of Benguet: Kapangan, Buguias, Tublay, Kibungan, Mankayan, Parts of Atok, Bakun, Itogon, Boundary parts of Bauko (Mountain Province)
5. Iwak (sometimes known as Iowak, Owak) - Small parts of Itogon, Benguet
6. Karao - Barangays of Bokod, Benguet: Karao, Ekip
7. Ibaloy - Benguet municipalities: Kabayan, Sablan, Itogon, Bokod, La Trinidad, Kapangan, Tuba, Tublay, Parts of Atok. Baguio City: Happy Hallow
8. Kalanguya - Ifugao municipalities: Tinoc, Asipulo. Benguet: Parts of Buguias, Northern parts of Kabayan
9. Ifugao - Tuwali, Ayangan, Kalanguya
10. Isnag (sometimes known as Isneg or Apayao) - Generally Apayao Province
11. Kalinga - Generally Kalinga Province
12. Tingguian (sometimes known as Itneg) - Most eastern and capital municipalities of Abra: Tubo, Luba, Manabo, Sallapadan, Bucloc, Daguioman, Malibcong, Licuan-Baay, Lacub, Tineg, Lagayan, Danglas, Peñarrubia, Boliney, Villaviciosa, Lagan-gilang, San Juan, San Quintin, Langiden, San Isidro, Dolores, Pilar
These are the Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) that are currently formally recognized by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP).
Note: This post is not intended to create confusion or division. If you have corrections, additional information, or a different perspective, feel free to share them in the comments. Many of us are still learning, and respectful discussions help us all gain a better understanding. May this post serve as an opportunity for Cordillerans to learn from one another through constructive dialogue, rather than through argument
SOURCE || NCIP
Infographic by wowCordillera team
